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Visuals Exam Flashcards

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secondary colors

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orange, green, violet

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analogous colors

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colors that are near each other on a color wheel

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complementary colors

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colors located directly opposite one another on the color wheel

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triadic colors

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using three colors that are equal distance apart on the color wheel

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primary colors

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red, yellow, blue

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tertiary colors

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yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, yellow-green

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color harmony

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a visually pleasing arrangement of colors

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quadratic colors

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color combos that use colors at the corners of a square circumscribed in the wheel ex. blue green orange red

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warm colors

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purple red orange yellow

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cool colors

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blue green violet

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11
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color meaning

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does not have consistent meaning it is essential that specific color meaning or perception be researched for intended group

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12
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balance

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equilibrium is a primary starting point for any type of perception

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13
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imposed balance

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we supply visual stability by imposing balance

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14
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symmetry

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balanced proportions

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reflection symmetry

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when one half is a mirror image of the other half

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rotational symmetry

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the ability of a figure to be rotated less than a full circle and exactly match its original image

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translational symmetry

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the type of symmetry for which there is a translation that maps a figure onto itself

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18
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assymetry

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lack of symetry

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19
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alignment

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how the edges of a line, paragraph, object , or table are positioned horizontally and vertically between the margins or on a page

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harmony

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repetition of the same design elements

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21
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unity

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a proper balance of diverse elements

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22
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contrast

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difference between things

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23
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fragmentation

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the breaking up of many elements

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scale

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how objects correlate to one another

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proportion

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relationship between two things

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hierarchy

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use of design such as color, shape, or size to suggest importance

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27
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dominance/emphasis

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the first element the eye sees/ the focal point

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rhythm

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when the distance between the repeated object is identical

29
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proximity

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if its placed together they relate together

30
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gradation

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changing size at an even rate

31
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biological metabolism

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the natural processes of ecosystems are a biological metabolism, making safe and unhealthy use of materials in cycles of abundance

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technological metabolism

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a material or product that is designed to go back from which it came from; designing a product that can have the technical element separated and in its purest form

33
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cotton

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reduced soil fertility; loss of biodiversity, water pollution, pesticide, severe health related problems

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polyester

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from petrochemicals which can not be replaced and has enormous amounts of social and economical implications

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archtype

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a character, action, or situation that is a prototype, or pattern, of human life generally; a situation that occurs over and over again in literature, such as a quest, an initiation, or an attempt to overcome evil

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iconic representation

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the use of pictorial images to improve the recognition and recall of signs and controls

37
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chunking

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organizing items into familiar, manageable units; often occurs automatically

38
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perceptual manipulation

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influences decision making by strategically planning how information is presented

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cognitive dissonance

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unpleasant mental experience of tension resulting from two conflicting thoughts or beliefs

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highlighting

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a technique to call attention to a particular area

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interference effects

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a phenomenon in which mental processing is made slower and or less accurate when there is competing mental processes

42
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picture superiority effect

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pictures are remembered better than words

43
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typeface

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can suggest different moods of font

44
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thought maps

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a process of exploring a complex idea that has multiple attributes, angles, and potential outcomes

45
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tree structure

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a style of depiction often used to indicate hierarchical relationships, such as the relationships among the words in a phrase or sentence

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nest structure

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illustrates info into hierarchical relationships by counting pieces of info as a larger dominant element

47
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stair structure

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illustrates hierarchical relationships by stacking elements of information one within the other

48
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color principle of design

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lots of color to react to when walking into a store

49
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balance principle of design

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symmetrical or asymmetrical balance in clothing or garment

50
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visual literacy

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the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create such messages

50
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why is color important?

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color can make us feel a certain way when we see it depending on whether we like that particular color

51
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hue

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the dimension of color that is determined by the wavelength of light; what we know as the color names, green, blue, and soforth

52
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what do colors mean?

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red is flammable, blue is health hazard, yellow is reactive, white is for special issues (radioactive)

53
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what are the selling seasons

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spring/summer, autumn/winter, resort, and pre-fall

54
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what is fabric story

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silk weaving was introduced to India circa 400 AD, whereas cotton spinning dates back to 3000 BCE in India

55
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why is sustainability important

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finite resources, consumer movement, competitors moving ahead

56
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what is a fibershed

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a geographical landscape that defines and gives boundaries to a natural textile resource base

57
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what is fabric waste

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the material that is discarded throughout the production process

58
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mood board vs. trend board

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trend boards are used to set the aesthetic and visual direction of a project, mood boards are a collage of inspirational images for a concept

59
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budget price

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lowest, below average price (H&M)

60
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better price

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medium to higher priced, found at macy’s

61
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bridge price

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lower priced designer lines (DNKY)

62
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designer price

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high priced prestige or luxury market (Gucci)

63
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infographic

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Infographics can help people understand complex concepts by using visual aids such as charts, graphs, or diagrams.

64
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apa style

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A writing style and format for academic documents such as scholarly journal articles and books.

65
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why is it important to cite

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To show your reader you’ve done proper research by listing sources you used to get your information

66
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where do fashion influences come from

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Fashion trends are influenced by several factors, including cinema, celebrities, climate, creative explorations, innovations, designs, political, economic, social, and technological.

67
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elements of design

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shape, color, space, form, line, value, and texture.

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principles of design

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balance, scale, contrast, pattern, movement and rhythm, emphasis, unity

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